Episode 2 of 3
Founding Act at Punta Santa Ana
- When
- 21 September 1843
- Where
- Punta Santa Ana
The founding act of the settlement took place on 21 September 1843 at Punta Santa Ana, establishing Fuerte Bulnes.
Fuerte Bulnes was founded on a rocky hill at Punta Santa Ana and named after President Manuel Bulnes Prieto. The founding act occurred on 21 September 1843, fulfilling the mandate to build a fort and establish a permanent settlement.
Sources
- Fuerte Bulnes Wikipedia, revision of 2025-02-15
- Punta Arenas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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